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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 252.60 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 252.60 and 122.60 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 252.60 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/252.60 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 252.60 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 30,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968.76/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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